Find out how popular the first name Helaman has been for the last 42 years (from 1981 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Helaman by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Helaman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Helaman.

The history of the first name Helaman

The name Helaman originates from the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Latter-day Saint movement. It is derived from the Semitic root h-l-m, which means "to strike" or "to smite." The name first appears in the Book of Helaman, one of the books within the Book of Mormon.

The Book of Mormon chronicles the ancient inhabitants of the Americas, and Helaman was a prominent figure in the book's narrative. He was a Nephite military leader, prophet, and record keeper who lived around the 1st century BC. Helaman is described as a righteous and faithful man who fought against the Lamanites, a rival group.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Helaman is found in the Book of Mormon itself, which was first published in 1830. However, the book claims to be a translation of ancient records, placing the origins of the name much earlier.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Helaman. One of the most famous was Helaman Pratt (1846-1909), a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He served as a missionary and was involved in the settlement of Utah.

Another well-known Helaman was Helaman Rolfe Pratt Hunt (1884-1966), a prominent LDS leader and educator. He served as the president of the LDS Church's Brigham Young University from 1944 to 1949.

Helaman Ferguson (1885-1963) was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan from 1936 to 1945. He was also a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

Helaman Harris (1879-1957) was a prominent architect and engineer from Utah. He designed several notable buildings, including the Salt Lake Masonic Temple and the Utah State Capitol.

Helaman Pratt Brewster (1884-1955) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Maine's 3rd congressional district from 1935 to 1943.

While the name Helaman has its roots in the Book of Mormon and has been primarily used within the LDS Church, it has also gained popularity among other groups and cultures due to the widespread influence of the Book of Mormon.

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The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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